Couloir Papillon Aiguille du Peigne (3068m), France
Yannick Boissenot and Julien Herry making a tricky traverse and most likely a first descent on the line right next to Couloir Papillon of Aiguille du Peigne Gendarme (3068m 🇫🇷) in June 2021. The picture with more snow shows the line of the first descent of Couloir Papillon made by Julien Herry together with Hélias Millerioux and Taylor Carlton back in March 2018
Location
The Face Sud de l’Envers des Aiguilles de Chamonix is a prominent mountain face situated in the Mont Blanc Massif of the French Alps. This awe-inspiring location is flanked by two remarkable mountain peaks: the Aiguille de Roc and the Aiguille du Plan.
The Aiguille de Roc stands tall at approximately 4,019 meters (13,185 feet) above sea level, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding alpine landscape. On the opposite side, the Aiguille du Plan rises to an impressive height of about 3,673 meters (12,045 feet). Both of these peaks are renowned among mountaineers and adventurers for their challenging ascents and breathtaking vistas. The Face Sud de l’Envers des Aiguilles de Chamonix, with its steep and rugged terrain, beckons climbers and outdoor enthusiasts to explore its formidable slopes and experience the beauty of the Mont Blanc Massif.
First Descent (known)
1. Descent Couloir Papillon (second picture): 03/2018, Julien Herry together with Hélias Millerioux and Taylor Carlton
1. Descent new variant: 06/2021, Yannick Boissenot and Julien Herry
(Media) Sources
- Yannick Boissenot and Julien Herry
- Drone shots by Hensli Sage
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